Aamir Khan is bringing the Christmas spirit this year with his upcoming film. Stars on the ground. This project promises both emotional resonance and entertainment. The film marks Khan’s return to socially conscious cinema and explores the challenges and successes of people with Down syndrome. Based on the Spanish sports dramedy Champions, Stars on the ground It is directed by RS Prasanna and filming began earlier this year. The film is scheduled to be released at Christmas.
Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par stops shooting in Delhi due to cost; ‘Raid 2’ shifts shooting from Delhi to Lucknow due to rising costs: report
The story revolves around Khan, who plays a headstrong but ultimately kind-hearted basketball coach. As part of his community service, he is tasked with leading a Special Olympics basketball team. This team is anything but ordinary – it’s full of talented people with different learning difficulties. News from the sets suggests a compelling narrative surrounding the Paralympic Games, a prestigious international sporting event for athletes with disabilities.
Earlier, it was reported that the actor and the team would be traveling to New Delhi for the shoot. However, there’s a twist! Filming in Delhi, the capital of India, has become significantly more expensive. According to a report in Hindustan Times, filming permits at famous locations such as Rajiv Chowk metro station and the international airport come with high prices. Because of these rising costs Sitaare Zameen Par’s The flight schedule for Delhi has been shortened significantly. Originally scheduled to last a month, filming will now be shortened to just 8-10 days in July. The team is likely to recreate some scenes from Delhi in other locations like Lucknow and Madhya Pradesh to stay within the budget.
A source had earlier told the publication that the film would be shot largely in Delhi, with famous locations like Lal Qila (Red Fort), Lodhi Garden, Purani Dilli (Old Delhi) and Tyagraj Stadium serving as backdrops. “The schedule is set for one month between May and June. For the filming, the children will take part in various Paralympic Games. The schedule is set for one month between May and June. “The children will attend various Paralympic Games for the shoot,” the source said, adding, “The shoot will take place at various locations in Delhi including Lal Qila, Lodhi Garden, Purani Dilli and Tyagraj Stadium. “It will be shot in different parts of Delhi as not all children are supposed to travel to the NCR regions.”
The RS Prasanna-directed film began shooting in February 2024 and is expected to hit theaters by Christmas.
Interestingly, a few weeks ago, Bollywood Hungama reported that Ajay Devgn-starrer Raid 2 has completed its final schedule in New Delhi. Interestingly, Raid 2 hit theaters earlier this year on January 6, 2024. The source continued, “The makers had planned the shoot carefully. Everything went according to plan and the shooting will be completed in less than four months.” Besides Delhi and Lucknow, Raid 2 was also shot in Mumbai and Rajasthan.
However, Hindustan Times reports that lead actor Ajay Devgn has also opted for a similar module to reduce costs. “They shot for four days in the city, including India Gate, and then for 47 days in Lucknow. Due to subsidies and quick approvals, at least 20-25 films are being shot in Lucknow these days,” said a person from the production.
Both raid And Raid 2 Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta. The cinema release is scheduled for November 15th this year. Raid 2 is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak and Krishan Kumar. Presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series, the film is a Panorama Studios production.
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